Youth Advisory Board

Join the Youth Advisory Board

Kenzi’s Causes Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is an active team of young individuals in Middle School and High School dedicated to creating change and improving the lives of children in Colorado through service. Members hone their leadership skills while furthering the mission of Kenzi’s Causes by working to conduct in-kind donation drives, raise funds and increase awareness of the organization and programs.

The YAB shall be comprised of nine to twelve youth in grades 6th – 12th. The YAB is the youth leadership division of Kenzi’s Causes governance structure and will be actively involved in developing strategic initiatives. Members of the YAB must commit to serve for one year. The officers of the YAB will be chair, vice-chair, treasurer, and secretary. The Chair of the YAB and two other selected members will serve as the representatives to the Kenzi’s Causes Board of Directors.

As a Youth Advisory Board Member you are required to:

Attend meetings, one Sunday every-other month annually from August to May. Attendance is mandatory; limit of 2 absences.

Complete 40 hours of community service per year. 20 of those hours must be with Kenzi’s Causes while the remaining hours can be with any organization you support.

Support the Kenzi’s Causes programs through securing donations and sponsorships.

Organize a donation drive (stocking stuffers, toys, stuffed animals, backpacks, lunch boxes, water bottles – all NEW) at your own school or within the community.

Attend the annual Dolls for Daughters® & Toys for Boys® Toy Shop the first Saturday in December each year.

Why should YOU be on the Kenzi’s Causes Youth Advisory Board?

Have an active voice in creating positive change in YOUR community.

Become a viable leader and mentor amongst your peers and the community.

Receive community service and field training experience.

Exposure to the management and operations of a community non-profit organization.

Exposure to a variety of career opportunities through mentoring and interaction.

Who is Kenzi’s Causes looking for?

Youth between the ages of 11-19

Residents of Colorado

Individuals with a deep desire to create a positive impact within their community.

What will YOU achieve once a member of the YAB?

Increased self-awareness of ability to affect change

Positive networking amongst peers

Developed leadership and presentation skills

Community project development

Applications

Applications for the 2019 YAB will be due December 5, 2018.

Only typed applications will be accepted.

Or Complete the online application below.

Thank you for your interest in joining Kenzi’s Causes Youth Advisory Board. Prior to completing the application, please ensure you are familiar with Kenzi’s Causes Mission and Vision. Also please review expectations for serving on the YAB.

We will be contacting applicants the first week of October and conducting interviews the second and third week of October.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Name

FirstLast

Address

Street AddressAddress Line 2CityStateZIP Code

School

Grade

PARENT INFORMATION:

Name

FirstLast

Phone

Email

REFERENCES:

Two are required.

Name

FirstLast

Relationship to applicant:

Phone

Email

Name

FirstLast

Relationship to applicant:

Phone

Email

Please attach at least one letter of recommendation.

Drop files here or

QUESTIONS:

Describe your volunteer experiences with Dolls for Daughters® & Kenzi’s Kidz, civic organizations, clubs or other nonprofits. What did you learn and how did you make a positive impact?

What do you believe you can do to impact children in Colorado and create change?

What characteristic traits do you have that make you a good leader and role model?

Why do you want to be on the Dolls for Daughters® and Kenzi’s Kidz Youth Advisory Board?

What has been your favorite gift during the holidays?

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Putting smiles on the faces of underprivileged children

Kenzi's Causes collects more than 55,000 toys, stocking stuffers, books, toothbrush/toothpaste kits and other items to change the lives of children in our community through our annual Dolls for Daughters® and Toys for Boys® program.